That headline is pure clickbait—but the ideas are actually smart 😄
Here are safe, practical ways to reuse empty pill bottles instead of throwing them away.
⚠️ First: Make sure bottles are completely empty, washed, and labels removed before reusing.
Brilliant ways to reuse old pill bottles
1. Mini storage containers
Perfect for:
- Coins
- Screws, nails, or beads
- Hair ties, bobby pins, or earrings
2. Travel containers
- Toothpicks
- Cotton swabs
- Bandages
- Small amounts of lotion or sunscreen (short trips)
3. Emergency kits
Create tiny kits for:
- Sewing (needle + thread)
- First aid (bandages only—no meds)
- Matches (keep dry)
4. School & art supplies
- Pencil lead
- Eraser bits
- Glitter, sequins, or buttons
5. Phone cord or earbud holder
Wrap cords neatly inside to prevent tangling.
6. Coin holder for backpacks or cars
Stops loose change from getting everywhere.
7. Seed storage (for gardening)
Keeps seeds dry and labeled until planting season.
8. Safety container
- Store sharp items (like pins) safely
- Can also hold small items you don’t want younger kids touching
What NOT to do
❌ Don’t store food or drinks
❌ Don’t reuse for medicine without proper labeling
❌ Don’t give them to kids as toys
Bottom line
Old pill bottles are durable, portable, and super useful when reused the right way—and it’s a great way to reduce waste ♻️
If you want, I can:
- Turn this into a DIY craft list
- Share ways to decorate or label them
- Help rewrite the headline into a less clickbait version
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